Finding the Third Proportional to 228,793 and 347,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,793 and 347,853 is: 528,869.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,793 : 347,853 = 347,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,793/347,853 = 347,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,793x = 347,853 × 347,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,793x = 121,001,709,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,001,709,609/228,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,869.81
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